Sagittarius (astrology)

ymbolism

The astrological symbol for Sagittarius has a dual meaning. The first and most common is that of a bow and arrow. The second and less well-known is that of an arrow lifting up a cross-shaped burden, representing the struggle the Sagittarius faces.Fact|date=March 2008

Astrological qualities and associations

Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter, not only one of the most important gods in Roman mythology (ruler of the heavens), but also the planet that signifies good fortune in astrology.

As the ninth sign in the zodiac, Sagittarius is associated with the astrological 9th house, which is associated with natural Sagittarius matters - foreign travel and foreign countries and cultures, religion, the law and higher education, all things which seek to expand one's experience, freedom, journeys.

Associated traits

Astrologers assign personality traits to the signs. The following are traits more widely associated with Sagittarius. Note that no scientific research thus far has been able to prove such correlation. Many astrologers consider planetary aspects to hold a key influence [http://www.astrology.com/aboutastrology/interpreting/aspectsandorbs/ Astrology.com] ] which may override sign location and thus conceding many exceptions.

Traits considered positive

* Witty conversationalist, humorous [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/sagittarius.htm elore.com] ] Linda Goodman. "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs", 1984. ISBN 978-0553278828, page 318 "How to Recognize Sagittarius"]
* Freedom loving / free-spiritedAlan Oken. "Alan Oken's Complete Astrology" Revised Edition, 1988. ISBN 0-553-34537-0, pages 129-137]
* Idealistic / believing
* Moral, often having a religous streak. Righteous.
* Intelligent / intellectual
* Positive / optimistic
* Honest / sincere
* Confident
* Enterprising, ambitious, devoted to their goals.
* Energetic / active
* Versatile
* Adventurous / risk-taking
* Independent /
* Approachable / warm
* Cheerful / likeable
* Sympathetic / generous

Traits considered negative

* Temperamental
* Impatient / restless
* Indiscreet, careless. Blunt.
* Impulsive / spontaneous
* Childlike

Likes and dislikes

Physical traits

Many astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifying physical traits. Some consider that physically, people born under the sign of Sagittarius usually have a large and well-shaped skull, a high, broad forehead, a slender and well formed figure. They stand high and walk high like a Centaur. They have the tendency to stoop or slouch as if grazing for grass. Sagittarius governs the hips, thighs and sacral area; some astrologers consider Sagittarians as tending to suffer from ailments of the hips and thighs and being prone to sciatica and rheumatism. [ The Diagram Group, "The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac", pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 ]

Compatibilities

Sagittarius is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs,
AriesThe Diagram Group, "The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac", p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997] [http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide] ] and
Leo.It is often considered to have a great potential with Aquarius, granted they do not overreact to things, as both are given to whims and can be quite temperamental. [according to Astrology.com's [http://love.astrology.com/features/astrology/lovematch/sagittariusaquarius.html Sagittarius-Aquarius love compatibility] ] [according to Sexualastrology.com's [http://www.sexualastrology.com/sexual_compatibility_aquarius_sagittarius.html Sagittarius-Aquarius love compatibility] ] [according to Liz Greene on [http://www.astro.com/cgi/aclch.cgi?btyp=syn&msyn=sg&act=text4&lang=e&cid=2i2filenjOpP3-u1205685595&zod1=8&zod2=10&gnd1=f&gnd2=m Astro.com] ]

There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the sun, the moon, the stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Sagittarius do not reflect an "individual profile" or "individual reading" as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as qualities and elements within the Zodiac.cite web | title=www.astrology-online.com | url=http://www.astrology-online.com/salove.htm] Professional astrologers rarely boil compatibility down to just the sun-sign. The branch in astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry. [ [http://www.cafeastrology.com/articles/synastry.html Cafeastrology.com on Synastry] ]

Correspondences

The following are common associations with the sign of Sagittarius:

* The Indian equivalent of Sagittarius is Dhanus.Fact|date=January 2008

* The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is "Arax Kislimu", dedicated to Nergal.Fact|date=March 2008

* The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the tenacious, charismatic, and meticulous Rat, whose lunar month is 7 December - 5 January. The "connection" or ("equivalency") between the Rat and Sagittarius is based solely on the fact that Rats rule the month of December, which is the month of the Sagittarian sign. The Rat personality traits, temperament, and character are, in fact, much more similar to the sign of the Scorpio. [ Theodora Lau, "The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes", pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 ]

References

External links

* [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/sagittarius.htm Sagittarius in Elore.com]
* [http://www.astrologyindepth.com/Sagittarius Sagittarius In-Depth]